Four templates for four kinds of event: 5 Whys, fishbone, ICAM-aligned analysis and a full investigation report. Fill them in online, then print or save them as a PDF.
For simple to moderate events where the chain of causes is fairly linear.
The basic facts before the analysis starts.
Start from the problem and ask why for each answer. Stop at a cause you can fix.
An owner and a due date for each cause.
| Corrective action | Responsible | Due date | Status | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
For brainstorming every possible cause across categories before choosing the ones the evidence supports.
The problem under investigation.
List every possible cause under each category. Do not filter yet.
From the diagram, the causes the evidence supports, each with an action.
| Corrective action | Owner | Due date | Priority | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
For serious incidents in high-hazard work. Built on the four levels of the Incident Cause Analysis Method.
Work from the defences out to the organisation.
The causes the analysis found, and what will be done about each.
| Recommendation | ICAM level | Owner | Due date | Status | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For presenting the findings to management and regulators.
| Name | Role or position | Involvement | Injury or outcome | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommendation | Cause addressed | Responsible | Due date | Priority | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InvestigatePro takes every investigator through ICAM step by step, generates the report from the case and tracks every action to verified.